PRETTY
Pretty
Pronunciation: /ˈprɪti/
Origin: English
The surname Pretty is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "prætt," meaning cunning or wily. The surname was likely originally bestowed as a nickname upon someone with a clever or witty personality.
Although not among the most common surnames in the United Kingdom, Pretty can be found distributed across various regions of the country. The name has historical roots in East Anglia, particularly in the county of Norfolk.
Notable individuals bearing the surname Pretty include the British author and etiquette expert Margery Pretty (1886–1971), as well as various figures in academia, business, and the arts.
In modern times, the surname Pretty continues to be carried by families across England, Scotland, Wales, and beyond, thus preserving its heritage and legacy.
There are approximately 1,569 people named Pretty in the UK. That makes it roughly the 5,169th most common surname in Britain. Around 24 in a million people in Britain are named Pretty.
Surname type: Nickname
Origin: English
Region of origin: British Isles
Country of origin: England
Religion of origin: Christian
Language of origin: English
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Alan
- Andrew
- Anthony
- David
- James
- John
- Michael
- Paul
- Richard
- Robert
- Simon
- William
Female
- Christine
- Claire
- Elaine
- Elizabeth
- Emma
- Helen
- Jean
- Michelle
- Patricia
- Sandra
- Sarah
- Susan
- Tracey
Similar and related surnames
Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.